PDF Embedder vs Icon Footnote (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PDF Embedder has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 480 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Embedder has accumulated 5.0M+ total downloads while Icon Footnote has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Embedder | Icon Footnote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 480 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.9.3 | 0.1.3 |
Rating
4.7/5PDF Embedder
◄Icon FootnoteN/A
Total Reviews
480PDF Embedder
◄Icon Footnote0
Active Installs
300K+PDF Embedder
◄Icon Footnote0
Total Downloads
5.0M+PDF Embedder
◄Icon Footnote1.2K+
Support Resolution
100%PDF Embedder
Icon FootnoteN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoPDF Embedder
◄Icon Footnote3 years ago
First Released
2015PDF Embedder
Icon Footnote2022
Age
11 yearsPDF Embedder
Icon Footnote4 years
WP Requires
6.1+PDF Embedder
Icon Footnote5.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+PDF Embedder
Icon Footnote7.0+
Business Model
FreePDF Embedder
Icon FootnoteFree
Latest Version
4.9.3PDF Embedder
Icon Footnote0.1.3
Rating Breakdown
PDF Embedder
4.7/5(480 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
5%
Icon Footnote
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
PDF Embedder Reviews
by paulietrot
It does the job efficiently
It performs the advertized tasks efficiently
by Etienne ROSENSTIEHL
Easy to use
Simple, easy and efficient.
by benydove
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
VERY GOOD PLUGIN
Icon Footnote Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Embedder or Icon Footnote more popular?
PDF Embedder has 300K+ active installations while Icon Footnote has 0. PDF Embedder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Embedder or Icon Footnote?
PDF Embedder has a 4.7/5 rating from 480 reviews, while Icon Footnote has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are PDF Embedder and Icon Footnote free?
PDF Embedder is free and Icon Footnote is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Embedder or Icon Footnote?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PDF Embedder was last updated 3 months ago and Icon Footnote was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.